Gordon Castle Walled Garden
Gordon Castle
Fochabers
IV32 7PQ
Free Access
10am–4pm, Thursday, 2 January–30 December (plus Wednesday, 1 October–31 March)
Opening Hours
11am–4pm, daily. Café and shop open Wed–Sun.
Admission
Please see website for admission prices.
RHS members
10am–4pm, Thursday, 2 January–30 December (plus Wednesday, 1 October–31 March)
Facilities
- Toilets
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
Features
- Wildflower meadow
- Herbaceous border
- Glasshouse (open to public)
- Colour themed borders
- Potager
About the garden
Owned by
Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox
A hidden gem situated between the River Spey and the Moray coast, Gordon Castle Walled Garden is one of Scotland’s best-kept secrets. At eight acres in size, it is one of the oldest and largest kitchen gardens in Britain and has been lovingly restored to its former glory with a modern design by world-famous designer Arne Maynard.
There are over 200 wall-trained fruit trees, including the historic Gordon Castle plum and another 400 step-over and espaliered trees, along with a recently planted cherry orchard and 82 different apple varieties. A soft fruit garden showcases the many different berries that Scotland is famous for, and a grass maze creates an interesting walk to a pear sculpture at the centre. With a wonderful natural play area and seasonal garden trails, there is plenty for children to see and enjoy as well.
Plants of special interest
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